George Clooney Says He’s Not Ready to Talk About Presley Gerber’s Death: ‘One of the Most Devastating Things’
George Clooney expressed his deep grief following the death of 27-year-old model Presley Gerber, stating he is not yet ready to discuss the tragedy. Gerber, the son of Clooney's close friends Rande Gerber and Cindy Crawford, died in September while receiving treatment at a rehabilitation facility.
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The story highlights the personal impact of addiction and the public nature of celebrity tragedy.
George Clooney attends The Clooney Foundation For Justice's The Albies 2026 at Natural History Museum on October 09, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alberto Pezzali/Getty Images) George Clooney briefly addressed the passing of 27-year-old model Presley Gerber Friday, admitting he wasn't ready to "talk about" the tragic death.
Clooney, who is close friends with Gerber's parents, Rande Gerber and Cindy Crawford, commented on the model's death for the first time Friday evening at the 2026 Albies in London, England.
When asked by Entertainment Tonight if he or the Gerbers had plans to honor the late model's legacy, Clooney responded, "I don't even think we're in the position of being able to talk about it."
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